NordicTrack Commercial X32i Review

Rating: 95.4%

Quick Summary

If you’re looking for a lot of programming options, you’ll really love what the NordicTrack Commercial X32i treadmill has to offer. This machine comes with 50 programs built right in that will work regardless of whether or not you have an iFit membership. If you do have an iFit membership, even better. This will grant you access to over 16,000 different workouts available. Boredom will not be part of your life with this machine.

Great for beginners to elite users, it’s a treadmill to consider.

Specifications

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Model

NordicTrack Commercial X32i

Rating

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Rating: 95.4%

Our Rating

Rating: 95.4/100. This treadmill shines in some areas and has some drawbacks in others. Perhaps one of the biggest drawbacks is the user weight capacity. It’s set at just 300 lbs., which is relatively low for industry standards of a commercial treadmill in this price range. While you may not be 300 pounds so think this is a non-issue, do keep in mind that the lighter the max weight rating is, the less stable this machine is going to feel. So for that reason, it’s important that you are taking this into account. If you are 130 pounds, you probably will do okay with this model. If you are 200 pounds, you may not find it as comfortable to run on compared to one that has a max weight rating of 350 or 375 lbs.

This said, the treadmill is quite well built and offers great cushioning support, ensuring that when you run, it feels like you’re really running outside on real ground. This makes it a great option for those who may be training for marathon events or looking to improve their outdoor performance in sports or other activities.

It also offers a decline capacity and up to a 40% incline capacity, which is fantastic for giving your workouts plenty of variety and ensuring that you continue to make progress.

As long as you go in knowing the drawbacks and feel you are okay with them, it can be a great purchasing choice.

Pros:

Offers a tremendous incline capacity at 40%; this is far greater than many treadmills out there.

Offers one touch controls to make your workout smoother and more convenient

Gives you Bluetooth audio capabilities

Has special reflex cushioning so that the deck absorption changes depending on where you are in your running stride. This helps it best mimic what it would feel like if you were running outside

Has a standard belt at 22 x 60 inches so won’t feel too cramped (granted larger individuals may want to go for an extra large size instead)

Provides a pretty good overall warranty, giving 3 years on labor and 6 years on parts and electronics. The lifetime frame and motor warranty is quite standard in the industry at this level

Is easy to assemble so you won’t have a lot of hassle after getting it home

Has a great motor that offers 4.25 continual horsepower so this machine will operate for lengthy workout sessions that are quite intense

Has self cooling mechanisms to help prevent the treadmill from overheating. This will help it run longer as you bump up the intensity of your session

Can be turned into a sled push machine if you want to get some strength training work combined with cardio activities

Offers four different user profiles so can be great for an entire family or accommodate well to a small studio setting if you want to save client’s data

Comes with one year of free iFit membership, which grants you access to over 16,000 workouts, live personal training assistance, Google maps features so you can run anywhere you want in the world, stat tracking, as well as other advice on how to improve your lifestyle, nutrition ad sleep habits to better support your goals

Comes with a very large 32 inch screen so seeing your workout program guidelines in action won’t be any challenge at all

Cons:

Has a relatively low user max weight capacity, meaning this machine may not feel as stable as your weights get higher or your speed increases

Because the screen is so big, this doesn’t give room for a media tray

Introduction

The NordicTrack Commercial X32i is a new treadmill for the year of 2019 and features many of the great options that NordicTrack has come out with. This includes their special ReflexTM Cushioning system, which is a very low impact cushioning deck that has the capacity to simulate road runs as best as possible. This is because while it does soften joint impact each time you land, the nature of the cushioning changes depending on where you are in your stride, just as would happen if you were in an outdoors setting. This makes this treadmill especially great for marathon trainees or those who regularity do road races.

It also comes with the NordicTrack SMART-Response Drive System, which provides you with a 4.25 continual horsepower motor, which will surely stand up to any workout you throw its way along with abilities to help reduce vibration taking place and providing self-cooling benefits to keep the machine cool and performing well.

This motor really is the foundation of any treadmill so one of the most important parts to look at and this particular model definitely doesn’t fall short.

It also has the capabilities to support sled pushes, which will help you build up your strength and perform this high level exercise just like you would in a commercial gym setting. Simply by setting the treadmill to manual mode and gripping the handlebars, you can push your way across your desired distance, burning massive calories as you do.

Finally, it also offers a massive 32 inch touch screen, which is going to provide you with all the iFit programming details you want and gives you easy touch controls so you can change your workout status as needed.

Workout Programs

One of the best things about the NordictTrack Commercial X21i is that it features 50 built in programs ready to help you take your workout from good to great. You will never be bored with this machine and can look forward to seeing continual progress as time goes along.

NordicTrack Commercial X32i Features

This treadmill features an excellent incline capability, supports decline functions, gives you a great continual horsepower motor, and has one of the most real life running feels of all the treadmills on the market.

When you run on this, it’s going to feel like you are running right outside your door.

Warranty & Guarantee

The NordicTrack Commercial X32i treadmill comes with a good warranty policy with a lifetime warranty on frame and motor, six-year warranty on parts and electronics, and a three-year labor warranty. This helps ensure you are well covered for years to come.

Conclusion

you are on the market for a treadmill that offers plenty of programming, gives you a very large touch screen, and has excellent incline capabilities, this may be the treadmill for you. Just do keep in mind it’s not the most ideal treadmill for very large individuals, so if that’s you, you may want to continue your search elsewhere.

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